"Born from the Norwegian word for “fun,” GØY is rooted in curiosity."
Daniel Mareno
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
"Born from the Norwegian word for “fun,” GØY is rooted in curiosity."
Daniel Mareno
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
GØY is a Scandinavian-inspired independent magazine exploring people, places, homes, what we wear, and the ways we make meaning in everyday life.
Born from the Norwegian word for “fun,” GØY is rooted in curiosity—about how we live, what we create, how we present ourselves, and what we call home. For us, home is not a fixed place, but something shaped by memory, movement, identity, and time.
Each issue is built around a central theme and our first issue is called HOME: What does home mean to you?
Instead of focusing on celebrities or trends in a traditional media sense, we look at the world through a more personal and visual lens. We tell stories about people, the spaces they live in, what they wear, the places they come from, and the small details that shape who they are.
GØY sits somewhere between a print magazine and a digital editorial space. It includes photography, interviews, essays, fashion imagery, and visual storytelling, all curated with a slow, intentional, and design-led approach.
At its core, GØY is about curiosity. Not because people are famous, but because they are worth knowing.
DANIEL MARENO
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
danielmareno@goyblad.com
Daniel Mareno is a Norwegian-born photographer and editor based between Los Angeles and Oslo. He studied design at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design and holds an AA in Fine Art Photography from College of the Canyons. His work explores identity, belonging, and the visual language of everyday life, and has been featured in Flaunt, ELLE UK, Vulkan, Xpedition, and more. At GØY, he leads the editorial vision and direction of the magazine.
NOAH OZUNA
Creative Director
neo@goyblad.com
Noah Ozuna is a creative director working across storytelling, media, film, and visual culture. He holds a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in Drama and is currently based in Los Angeles. His experience spans media projects, casting, music and digital storytelling, including talent coordination for Jubilee Media in Los Angeles. At GØY, he leads the magazine’s creative direction, shaping its visual identity and overall expression.
ALEX LOUCKS
Culture Editor
alex@goyblad.com
Alex Loucks is a culture editor and artist based in New York City. She holds a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in Drama and is an experienced actress. Her work centers on contemporary culture across music, art, and performance. At GØY, she covers emerging voices and cultural moments, highlighting the people and ideas shaping what’s happening now, including the food scene in New York City and beyond.
ETHAN HAUG
Photo Editor
ethan@goyblad.com
Ethan Haug is a photographer, creative and visual editor based in Los Angeles. He holds a BA in Photography from Marymount Manhattan College and is currently the studio manager of David LaChapelle Studios in West Hollywood. His background spans both image-making and high-level production. At GØY, he leads photo editing and visual curation, ensuring each story is shaped as much by images as it is by words.
SEANN ALTMAN
Fashion Editor
hello@goyblad.com
Seann Altman has spent years proving that great style has no rules. Through his bold, effortlessly cool social media presence, he’s built a global community that inspires people of every gender to experiment with fashion, embrace individuality, and wear confidence first. At GØY, Seann serves as Fashion Editor, leading the magazine’s fashion department for its inaugural issue.
CARINA HELSETH
Features Editor & Nordic Correspondent
hello@goyblad.com
Carina Helseth is a Norwegian writer, editor, and GØY Blad's Nordic Correspondent. Carina is currently based between Stavanger and Oslo, and her work explores identity, place, and the emotional layers of everyday life. At GØY, she develops and edits features, working closely with contributors to shape stories with depth, clarity, and intention.
And... hey! We're always looking for new talent to join the GØY Blad family or contribute in any capacity they can.
Get in touch at hello@goyblad.com today.